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Prior to my reunion in Baltimore, I began searching for some really great restaurants online. I wanted to make sure I didn't leave without enjoying some of the excellent seafood that this region is known for. One key criterion was to find a restaurant that...More

Before traveling to Baltimore while on vacation, we selected this restaurant to meet a friend for dinner. We were not disappointed. The service was great, a wonderful neighborhood/casual feel that makes one want to return and dine more often. We all chose various forms of...More

Thank ntune

Kallie A, Manager at Mama's on the Half Shell, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

Thank you so much for this amazing review! We are thrilled you decided to visit Mama's on The Half Shell while visiting Baltimore and were not disappointed! It is so great to hear you enjoyed the atmosphere, service, and dinners. We hope to see you...More

Went here on a Sunday night after the Orioles game. It is not close to Camden Yards but am very glad I took the short trip there. This was my families second trip to Baltimore and decided to try a new restaurant. From the casual...More

Thank ronniek18

Kallie A, Manager at Mama's on the Half Shell, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

Thank you for the awesome review! We are thrilled you decided to make the trip and visit and visit Nacho Mama's after the Orioles game. It is so great to hear everyone enjoyed all of the food and the ambiance. We can't wait to see...More

Had the opportunity to eat at this cozy little restaurant Friday evening and the food was really good. I enjoyed the drinks also. Had a bit of a wait since the place is not that big. But waiting 30 minutes is fairly short considering the...More

Thank Dayna F

Kallie A, Manager at Mama's on the Half Shell, responded to this reviewResponded 20 August 2017

Thank you for the great review, Dayna! We are so happy to hear you enjoyed our atmosphere, food, and drinks when you visited. Thank you for the recommendation as well. We can't wait to see you again!

We went on a Friday evening and were lucky to get in without a reservation. We had our first Baltimore Crush !!!!! All of our seafood dishes were great. The seafood chowder and the oyster stew are both very tasty. The lettuce wedge salad and...More

Thank singasong123

Kallie A, Manager at Mama's on the Half Shell, responded to this reviewResponded 17 August 2017

Thank you so much for the awesome review! It is so wonderful to hear you enjoyed your first Baltimore Crush, the seafood dishes, and salads! We can't wait until you are back in Baltimore to see you again. Take care.

This is strictly a review of having s drink at the bar. I was in town from California for a conference at the Renaissance Harbor hotel and wanted to get away from the tourist area. So my cousin took me to Birroteca for pizza then...More

Thank Jeorge T

Kallie A, Manager at Mama's on the Half Shell, responded to this reviewResponded 14 August 2017

Thank you for the great review Jeorge. Most people would be hesitant to try the B & B Shooters but we are thrilled you liked it enough to have a three! The Baltimore crush is also a classic among us at Mama's On The Half...More

Came here with family during restaurant week and thought it would be impossible to get in! Luck would have it that we were early enough to beat the hungry mob!
My stepson had a great tuna steak, cooked perfectly and ample, while his girlfriend had...More

Thank tdear666

Kallie A, Manager at Mama's on the Half Shell, responded to this reviewResponded 8 August 2017

Thank you for the awesome review! We are thrilled everyone enjoyed the tuna steak, swordfish, crab cakes, stuffed shrimp and especially our mac 'n' cheese! We are so happy you decided to join us for restaurant week and enjoyed our upstairs atmosphere as well. Can't...More

The location and decor fabulous! Not so great food. 7 of us on a beautiful Saturday afternoon we ordered off of the Restaurant week menu both of the guys that ordered the oyster sandwich stated that of the two oysters on the slider roll-yes the...More

Thank Kim G

Kallie A, Manager at Mama's on the Half Shell, responded to this reviewResponded 15 August 2017

Hi Kim, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It is really great to hear you enjoyed the overall atmosphere and ambiance here at Mama’s On The Half Shell. We truly appreciate all of the feedback provided regarding the oyster sandwiches, Caesar...More

Amazing squash salad, something I've never tried before, and still thinking about it a week later. According to my friends the crab cakes were ok ( shellfish allergy ) and the food as well. Nice location, friendly staff, and good food. Definitely worth a visit,...More

Thank levinwest

Kallie A, Manager at Mama's on the Half Shell, responded to this reviewResponded 25 July 2017

Thank you for the great review! It is so great to hear you are thinking about the squash salad a week later and that everyone enjoyed their visit. We appreciate the recommendation as well, and hope to see you back since you enjoyed the ambience.

In 2003, we opened Mama's on the Half Shell. Our opening day was the realization of five years of dreaming, discussing and collecting. As native "Baltimoreans," we felt Baltimore lacked a real seafood restaurant. Because of our love for the restaurant business, our favorite pastime is to dine out, but we struggled to find the real taste of Baltimore seafood. We missed the classics, the ones that we could count on as kids, such as Connely's & Hausner's, the one we would visit with friends from out of town who say "take us to a real Baltimore seafood house." We missed that and wanted to bring it back. That's why we created Mama's on the Half Shell. Our menu is the most important part of our restaurant, but we also want our guests to come in and feel comfortable for any occasion: bringing in a client, Sunday football, a birthday, anniversary or just some time out. It's a great place to visit after a day on the water and it's also remembered by some as the place where they got engaged. Our restaurant is a place that you could "bring it or bring it down." There is really no average age at Mama's on the Half Shell which leads us to believe this truly is a Baltimore classic for food and celebration. For a good start to a classic Baltimore meal at Mama's, order a fried crab cake with mustard and our famous Orange Crush. Have a seat at the raw bar and just drift back into your best Baltimore memory, hon! It is our hope that when you are with us you feel you are welcomed into our home with open arms.

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